WESTCARE INC·Key West, Florida
Provides comprehensive assessment, consultation, and psychotherapeutic services for youth dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. Conducts intake evaluations, develops strength-based treatment plans, and performs individual, group, and family counseling in community settings.
Provides a full range of assessment, consultation and psychotherapeutic services for Mental Health, Substance Abuse and/or Co-Occurring Disorders, for identified youth. This position is community based with travel required. Services are provided in schools and client homes. Essential Job Functions: Engages in direct staff hours of service for assigned clients at the rate of 120 hours per month. Conducts intake assessments/biopsychosocial evaluations for new and existing clients. Assessments are performed in accordance with the Centers standards, policies and procedures relative to frequency, documentation and timeliness The Intake Assessment is an integrated, longitudinal, strength-based document, reflecting a recovery oriented process, and utilizing both mental health and substance abuse diagnostic tools. The therapist is responsible for implementing this tool in accordance with the CCISC model and philosophy. Communicates a Welcoming Expectation to the client; demonstrates empathic listening and compassion, increases client sense of safety and establishes a hopeful connection, in the process of collecting supporting information in a trauma informed manner. Develops and maintains a written treatment plan for each client. Written treatment plans are developed with as much participation from the client as possible and reasonable. The treatment plan should contain be strength-based, with Recovery/Resiliency based treatment recommendations. Conducts individual, group and family counseling activities as required. All clinical activities are performed in accordance with the Centers standards, policies, and procedures. Prepares written documentation for each service conducted. Written documentation for each service conducted is performed in accordance with the Centers standards, policies and procedures. All regulatory and reimbursement forms are accurately completed and submitted within the required timeframes Service Manager and progress notes are completed on a daily basis. Treatment records accurately reflect the nature of the service activity provided, the timeliness of services, and the outcome. Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, CARF standards and agency policy and procedure Participate in case conference Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position. Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and Perform any other duties as assigned. QualificationsEssential Qualifications: Certifications/Licensures: Certification as a CAP or MCAP, in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified; Licensure as a LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the state of Florida is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently licensed.
Graduation from an accredited masters program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work,
Psychology or related field is required
Experience and
Competencies: Two-Three years of related work experience in Mental Health, and / or Substance Abuse field, preferably both. Bilingual is preferred; Ability to converse with consumers/families about substance and mental health issues Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to organize, interpret and communicate data in a comprehensive and effective manner. Ability to network with internal and external departments and agencies. Knowledge in the understanding and application of therapeutic techniques The ability to develop and maintain client rapport knowledge of generally acceptable clinical assessment procedures in-depth and current knowledgeable skills related to psychotherapeutic treatment modalities and techniques, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, Seeking Safety and the CCISC (Comprehensive, Continuous, Integrated, System of Care) Model. Maintains confidential files and records Working knowledge of behavioral health terminology Knowledge of WestCare Mission, goals and values Knowledge of Incident Reporting Knowledge of HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality Familiarity with WestCare services and programs Understanding of issues related to cultural identity, ethnic background, age, developmental level, gender and sexual orientation in prevention, intervention and treatment. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff and consumers Demonstrates respect for an individual’s cultural and ethnic values when interacting with them Articulates a working definition of trauma Understands the impact of trauma Understands re-traumatization Demonstrates a high degree of dependability. Maintains a good attendance record. Observes working hours Shows flexibility and is responsive to requests from supervisor Works independently with minimal supervision Exhibits characteristics of good workmanship, and integrity on the job Work time is always productive Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, co-workers, external partners, and regulatory agencies Is courteous to consumers, staff, and all others. Demonstrates tact at the appropriate time. Cooperates with others both within and outside WestCare. Works well with supervisor; accepts direction and supervision Maintains a positive attitude toward work Ensures and maintains a safe working environment. Work area is clean and orderly. Verbalizes, understands and adheres to agency safety procedures. Demonstrates appropriate use of Unusual Incident Reports, in accordance with the Center’s reporting procedures Presents a positive personal image Dresses and maintains a professional demeanor Excellent communication skills; Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion; Ability to work well in a team environment; Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality; CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test. Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.
Requires a graduate degree in a related field and two to three years of experience in mental health or substance abuse. Professional licensure as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in Florida is preferred.
Working
Conditions: Work is primarily performed in the community at client homes and schools. Some outdoor activities may be required. Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation:
Physical
Demands:
Requires mobility and physical activity: Having an adequate range of body motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking (even and uneven surfaces), sitting for extended periods of time, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds. Use of computer and telephone systems is required which includes coordination of eye and hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations through the use of approved physical de-escalation techniques.
Requires talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is required to impart oral information to employees, clients, patients, and the public, and in those activities in which the employee is required to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Requires hearing: Hearing is required to receive and communicate detailed information through oral communication.
Requires seeing: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and at distance. This factor is required to complete paperwork for many of the employee’s essential job functions and to observe client behavior and activities in and out of the facility. The normal work routine involves no exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate personal protective equipment will be readily available to every employee.
Mental
Demands: Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions. Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co-workers, managers, the public and employees at all levels in order to exchange ideas, information, instructions and opinions. Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings. The ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations through the use of approved mental/verbal de-escalation techniques.
Market context
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